Science Teacher - Grades 7 & 8

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and PLC time

Supportive school culture

Job summary

Elmwood Village Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher for grades 7–8. The role focuses on delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction and supporting urban student achievement in a collaborative charter school environment.

You will differentiate instruction using data, implement project-based learning, and foster strong communication with families and colleagues to promote student growth and equity.

Qualifications

• Certification: NYS Teaching Certification in the appropriate grade level/subject area or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant content area required; Masters preferred for advanced instructional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned science instruction for grades 7–8.
• Differentiate instruction based on data to support all learners and provide interventions.
• Engage students with project-based learning and hands-on activities.
• Foster a positive classroom culture and build strong family partnerships.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and PLCs to improve teaching practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant content area

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Science Teacher - Grades 7 & 8# Science Teacher - Grades 7 & 8Days Park Campus - Buffalo, NY 14201## OverviewSalary Range$40,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelBachelors DegreeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryInstructional## Middle School Science Teacher## ## Job Description: Middle School TeacherSchool: Elmwood Village Charter School (EVCS)Location: Buffalo, NY (Hertel or Days Park Campus)Status: Full-Time / ExemptReports to: Building Principal### About Elmwood Village Charter SchoolThe Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.### The RoleWe are looking for a dedicated and creative Middle School Teacher who is passionate about urban education. As a Middle School Teacher at EVCS, you will be responsible for creating an engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning environment. You will facilitate instruction across your subject area while supporting the social-emotional growth of your students. We seek educators who are committed to the charter school mission and thrive in a collaborative, data-driven, and supportive school culture.Key Responsibilities### Instructional Excellence* Curriculum Delivery: Develop and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of all learners.* Student Engagement: Utilize innovative teaching strategies, project-based learning, and hands-on activities to foster a love for your subject area.* Differentiation: Regularly analyze student performance data to tailor instruction, providing targeted intervention for struggling students and enrichment for those ready for a challenge.* Assessment: Design and administer formative and summative assessments to measure progress and inform instructional adjustments.### Classroom & Community* Positive Culture: Establish a structured, safe, and respectful classroom environment that encourages academic risk-taking and positive peer interactions.* Character Development: Integrate the school’s core values into daily interactions and classroom routines.* Family Partnership: Maintain proactive, consistent communication with families regarding student progress, behavioral growth, and classroom happenings.### Professional Collaboration* Teamwork: Participate actively in grade-level meetings, department professional learning communities (PLCs), and school-wide staff meetings.* Reflective Practice: Engage in regular cycles of planning and data analysis, receive feedback from instructional coaches, and participate in ongoing professional development to refine teaching practice.## Qualifications### ### Qualifications & Requirements* Certification: Possession of a valid New York State Teaching Certification in the appropriate grade level/subject area (or eligibility for reciprocity).* Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or the relevant content area. (Masters degree preferred).* Experience: Proven experience working with middle school-aged students preferred; experience in urban education or charter school settings is highly valued.* Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented school environment.* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for documentation and parent outreach, an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.* Philosophy: Deep alignment with the EVCS mission, including a commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and student agency.* Resilience: A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced school environment.### What We Offer* Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (Salary range $40,000-$55,000)* Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Plan with New York State Teachers Retirement System).* A supportive, mission-driven school culture.* Opportunities for professional development and collaborative planning time.* The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of students in the Buffalo community.### EVCS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex including pregnancy, gender, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest record, conviction record, familial status, domestic violence victim status, immigration or citizenship status, individual’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.